SkyGrid, a Boeing Company, exists to open the sky for autonomous flight. Based in Austin, Texas, SkyGrid builds ground-based high-assurance third-party services to enable the safe operations and airspace integration of highly automated and autonomous aircraft. SkyGrid also acts as a key operational nexus for advanced air mobility, integrating and managing data, infrastructure, access, and traffic to support seamless and efficient air traffic services.
SkyGrid is looking for a Director of Assurance to lead our assurance, quality, safety, reliability, maintainability, cybersecurity, and certification efforts. Reporting directly to the CEO, this role ensures our operations and products meet all regulatory and certification standards.
You will define regulatory strategies, manage relationships with certification authorities and standards bodies, and serve as the company’s primary representative on assurance and compliance. The ideal candidate brings deep aerospace or aviation experience across assurance, certification and safety, with strong knowledge of systems like QMS, SMS, and SecMS, and standards such as AS9100 and NIST 800-53.
As the owner of all assurance and certification processes, you will partner with Engineering, Operations, and Program teams to define, implement, and enforce standards across SkyGrid and its supply base. This is a senior, high-impact role with significant influence in the rapidly evolving advanced air mobility (AAM) sector.
Performance Objectives
Develop and institutionalize QMS, SMS, SecMS within the first year.
Fully integrate certification, quality and cyber roadmaps to enable timely product approval
Conduct monthly reviews and reports as applicable.
Ensure Cyber, Safety, Supplier, and Quality corporate and product assurance is identified and reached.
Ensure compliance at the product/program levels.
Manage teams and ensure staffing needs are identified.
Manage/ report assurance and certification risks and ensure they are escalated for resolution promptly.
Streamline and align shared requirements and processes across the organization.
Lead SkyGrid to achieve AS9100 certification.
Shape the Quality department for future growth.
Responsibilities
Develop and coordinate corporate level QMS, SMS, and SecMS.
Develop company policies, operating procedures, and work instructions.
Ensure audit process exists for compliance at the company and product/program level.
Able to understand regulatory standards and decipher the level of compliance required.
Identify company and program risks and communicate to relevant parties for timely resolution.
Act as a principal contact to regulatory authorities for assurance and certification.
Monitor new and novel standards that may be levied on the company or program.
Act as a mentor to team members and managers.
Hire and manage resources under assurance and certification organizations.
Represent the voice of regulators in the company.
Working with the PMO, define the processes for supplier compliance and oversight.
Represent SkyGrid at industry organizations and events.
Establish a robust failure reporting and corrective action system.
Qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in STEM, MBA, or higher.
15+ years of experience working in a highly technical, aerospace-related industry, preferably with a Tier I aerospace OEM, with a minimum of 5 years at the Director level.
10+ years of experience in assurance, quality, safety, reliability and maintainability, cyber securityor certification.
Strong leadership and communication skills; can effectively manage teams, collaborate with stakeholders, and participate in regulatory focused discussions.
Intimate knowledge of AS9100, Safety, Reliability and Maintainability ARP4761, Cyber Security NIST 800-53 or 800-171, or Certification 14 CFR Part 23, 25, 27 standards.
Familiarity with industry-specific quality standards such as AS9100 and ISO 9001.
Experience ensuring compliance with relevant regulatory requirements and industry-specific standards, including ITAR and EAR.
Ability to analyze complex quality data, identify trends, and implement corrective and preventive actions.
Experience with statistical analysis techniques, root cause analysis, and Six Sigma methodologies is advantageous.
Professional certifications such as CQE, CMQ/OE, or Six Sigma certifications enhance credibility.
A local candidate is preferred, but remote employment will be considered.
Must be a U.S. Person.
Preferred Qualifications
Experience with emerging trends in quality management and best practices in the defense and aerospace industry.
Advanced knowledge of statistical process control and quality improvement tools.
Join Our Team and Enjoy Exceptional Benefits:
Comprehensive Health Coverage from Day One: Enjoy immediate access to medical, dental, and vision insurance, including HSA and FSA options.
Generous Retirement Contributions: Benefit from an automatic company 401k contribution program, with no match required, plus an additional company matching program to boost your retirement savings.
Calm Annual Membership: Prioritize your mental health with complimentary access to mindfulness and meditation resources.
Discounted ClassPass Membership: Stay active and healthy with access to thousands of fitness studios and gyms nationwide.
Investment in Your Growth: Receive an annual stipend for learning and development to support your continuous education and skill development
Engaging Team Activities: Participate in quarterly team-building events and celebrations organized by our dedicated culture committee.
Fully Stocked Kitchen: Enjoy a variety of snacks and beverages to keep you fueled throughout the day.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities, and activities may change at any time with or without notice.
An employee must be able to perform the essential functions of the position satisfactorily, and, if requested, reasonable accommodations will be made to enable employees with disabilities to perform the essential functions of their job, if it does not pose undue hardship.
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